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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates – 8 April 2026: Cultural Foundation, a cultural centre under the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), is delighted to announce the opening of the first phase of ;Skin of Dreams;. The exhibition is a landmark solo show by acclaimed artist Shezad Dawood. Opening to the public on 9 April 2026 and running until 20 September 2026, the mid-career retrospective will unfold in stages, with additional works introduced over time, offering audiences an evolving view of Dawood;s pioneering interdisciplinary practice. Curated by Jessica Cerasi, the exhibition brings together over 15 years o

Seasonal four-times weekly service from 26 June till 24 October 2026 Enhances cargo capacity across key trade corridors while supporting strong passenger demand Strengthens links between the UAE and Bangladesh, serving one of the largest diaspora communities globally Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from 26 June 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia corridor, while responding to strong and sustained demand for travel and logistics between the UAE and Bangladesh. The four-times weekly service to Hazrat Shahjalal Interna

Abu Dhabi, UAE – April 9, 2026 – The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has announced the launch of a new competency-based regulatory framework under the Qudorat Program for the registration of occupational safety and health (OSH) practitioners and service providers, in a step towards enhancing professional competency standards and reinforces workplace safety across the emirate. The framework aims to assess and register specialists in occupational safety and health according to clear and approved standards, ensuring the readiness of the workforce in this field and supporting regulatory compliance in the workplace. The move

World Champion seeks to extend perfect start to his 2026 season UAE Team Emirates-XRG bring cobbled specialists for Monument test News | Team -10th April 2026 UAE Team Emirates-XRG arrive in Paris with all focus on the cobbled chaos of Paris-Roubaix, a race renowned for pushing riders to their absolute limit. After a spectacular start to the spring classics campaign, with victories at Strade Bianche, Milano-Sanremo, and Ronde van Vlaanderen, the team head into one of cycling;s most revered races full of confidence. Known as ‘The Hell of the North’, Paris-Roubaix is a monument like no other. The unforgiving cobbled ro

Spring meetings to discuss global economic outlook, financial stability and international partnerships Abu Dhabi, UAE, 10 April 2026 The United Arab Emirates is participating in the Spring Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund, which will be held in Washington, D.C., from 13 to 18 April 2026. The UAE delegation is led by His Excellency Mohamed bin Hadi Al Hussaini, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, and includes a number of senior government officials. The delegation will take part in meetings of the World Bank, the IMF, and the Group of Twenty. The meetings aim to discuss a range of globa

Abu Dhabi, 07 April 2026: The Ministry of Culture has launched the fifth cycle of the National Grant Programme for Culture and Creativity, one of the UAE’s flagship national initiatives dedicated to supporting Emirati creatives and enabling them to develop impactful cultural and creative projects. The launch of the new cycle reflects the Ministry’s ongoing commitment to fostering an enabling environment for national talent, providing opportunities to transform innovative ideas into tangible projects that deliver cultural and societal impact. His Excellency Mubarak Al Nakhi, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture, said: &l

Total transactions reached AED 66 billion across 13,518 transactions Sales and purchases drove the majority of activity, totalling AED 50.97 billion (up 228.6%), while mortgage transactions reached AED 15.03 billion (up 53.4%). Development activity continued to expand, with 16 new projects registered Hudayriyat Island emerged as the top-performing area with AED 11.97 billion in transactions, followed by Reem Island (AED 9.45 billion) and Saadiyat Island (AED 8.8 billion). Strong demand continues to outpace supply, emphasising the market strength Foreign direct investment saw growth of 423%, reaching AED 8.27 billion from inve

Al Suwaidi: Investment in healthcare is a key pillar for supporting community stability and growth. Abu Dhabi, UAE – 7 April 2026: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) continues to reinforce its role as a development partner in the global healthcare sector, financing high-impact projects that enhance healthcare infrastructure, improve medical services, and expand access to care. These efforts align with the UAE;s national vision, which places human health and quality of life at the centre of its development objectives. On World Health Day 2026, celebrated under the theme ‘Together for Health. Stand with Science,’ ADFD highlights i

The FTA confiscated 29.5 million tobacco packs without Digital Tax Stamps and 7.6 million non-compliant excise goods packs Abu Dhabi, 7 April 2026 – The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a significant increase in the number of on-ground inspection visits carried out by its specialised teams, in cooperation with relevant authorities, reaching approximately 176,000 field inspection visits across local markets in all emirates during 2025. This reflects a year-on-year increase of around 89%, compared to approximately 93,000 inspection visits in 2024. The Authority affirmed that this comes as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen sup

As AI and shifting power dynamics continue to redefine modern affiliation, SBC Summit Malta will introduce a dedicated Affiliates Reinvented track, exploring how stakeholders…